Keddie, California

Keddie is a census-designated place in Plumas County, California, United States. The population was 66 at the 2010 census.GeographyKeddie is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.6sqmi, all of it land.Keddie is the location of the Keddie Wye, a railway cut through the mountains.HistoryA post office called Keddie was established in 1910, and remained in operation until 1966. The community's name honors Arthur W. Keddie, a railroad surveyor.Demographics2010The 2010 United States Census reported that the CDP had a population of 66. The population density was 102.3 people per square mile (39.5/km²). There were 65 housing units at an average density of 100.7 per square mile (38.9/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 93.9% White, 3.0% African American, and 3.0% from two or more races. 0.0% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.The Census reported that 100% of the population lived in households.There were 32 households, out of which 5 (15.6%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 13 (40.6%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 4 (12.5%) had a female householder with no husband present, 2 (6.3%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 4 (12.5%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 1 (3.1%) same-sex married couples or partnerships. 8 households (25.0%) were made up of individuals and 5 (15.6%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06. There were 19 families (59.4% of all households); the average family size was 2.47.